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2020 Lincoln Aviator recall — NHTSA 20V497000

Ford Motor Company · 20V497000 · NHTSA source

Informational only. ProductGuru indexes the public NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register as a finding aid. Consult the manufacturer or an authorised dealer for the official remedy status for your specific VIN. For the authoritative record, visit nhtsa.gov campaign 20V497000. If your vehicle is subject to a "Park It / Park Outside" advisory, contact your dealer immediately.

Identity

NHTSA Campaign Number
20V497000
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Make
Lincoln
Model
Aviator
Model year(s)
2020
Affected component
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Report received

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs.

Source: NHTSA campaign 20V497000

Consequence

If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S48.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Provenance

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration · campaign 20V497000 · verify on nhtsa.gov. Dataset: NHTSA Vehicle Recalls register.

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